Growing HousePlants Under Artificial Grow Lights It isn't necessary for your plant to even know that it is winter. You can dictate many of your plants functions by giving them supplemental, artificial light. There are 'grow lights' on the market today that successfully imitate the same light s...
If you don’t have a bright window in your home, you can still grow plants that require medium to high light levels. Place the plant next to the brightest window you have and use artificial lighting to provide extra light. This is especially important in the darker winter months. Fancy “...
They were pretty tightly packed in place and I didn't want to break off any of the baby chicks so I was careful to gently separate the plants. I placed rocks at the bottom of each planter to keep the dirt in but allow for excellent drainage. You could use fine gravel or a papercoff...
If you’re new to grow lights, check out my articleall about how to use grow lights with houseplants. If you have a bright, sunny room, that’s also a good choice. My big Thai is in my sunroom right next to a window that gets very bright indirect light from late morning into early...
Cut it back to about 6 inches (15 cm), plant it in a pot using a good quality potting media and place it in a sunny spot or under lights. Treat it as described below for houseplants. The goal is to keep it alive and growing slowly over winter. If it grows too much, feel free ...
UseLED grow lightsif it’s dim where your ZZ plant is.Place them about a foot away from the plant for gentle exposure. Keeping it in darkness leads to leggy growth and weakened stems as the plant stretches out in search of light. If it’s already leggy, here’show to fix it. ...
But, when the time to repot eventually does come around, it’s vital to use the right soil mix. Standard potting soil or regular garden soil is not recommended as these mixtures typically don’t drain well enough to prevent root rot in houseplants. In the case of garden soil, it can al...
Just because you live in a small apartment doesn’t mean you can’t grow your own garden. Learn how to choose the best plants for your space, and how to care for them. (Green thumb not required.)
Houseplants are great choices for several reasons. First, they obviously provide a beautiful view. A gorgeous houseplant can help in relaxation and in alleviating stress. In fact, houseplants can even decrease fatigue. Second, houseplants purify the air. In a process known as photosynthesis, plants...
When grown as houseplants, calatheas rarely bloom. To encourage outdoor plants to bloom, use clean, distilled water in proper amounts—do not over-or-underwater plants. Avoid drops in temperatures and make humidity. Common Problems With Calatheas ...